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Lorgnette Chain

An 18 Carat Gold Antique Watch Chain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
around 1820. The chain is often called a watch, guard, muffor or lorgnette chain, the name referring more
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Antique 1850s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain. These were
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces

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Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled

14 Karat Lorgnette Folding Eyeglasses with Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearls Lariat
Located in Tustin, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 14 karat yellow gold lorgnette folding spectacles or antique reading glasses with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectible and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Collectible Lorgnette Opera Glasses & Rope Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The lorgnette slides on a long, 35 inches rope link chain. The original finish and patina are intact
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Spinel Lorgnette with Pearl and Platinum Chain
Located in Bethesda, MD
A wonderful example of Art Deco design, this platinum fully functioning Lorgnette is inlaid the 57
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Platinum

Antique Platinum Art Deco Lorgnette Folding Eye Glasses with Lariat Chain
Located in London, GB
(eyeglass to eyeglass) and both lorgnette and chain weigh 23.26 grams together. Tobi Gem Setting has
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Platinum

Durand & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl And Platinum Lorgnette And Chain, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond set lorgnette, on a pearl and platinum double long chain, with cut corner
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau 14kt Expandable Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Narberth, PA
motif. A gold ring (marked "14K") readies the lorgnette to hang from a favorite chain. This unique
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

14k Gold

Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lorgnette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
-18447 Country: England Circa: 1890s-1900s Size: 5" length, 1.25" width (lorgnette); 30" length (chain
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold

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Edwardian Diamond, Platinum, Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (8) old European-cut diamonds, 0.40 ct. tw., VS, G-H, each set in a platinum filigree lozenge shaped links, interspaced by wire bar links, suspending a 2-inch lavalier styl...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

French Victorian Yellow Gold Long Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lorgnette chain necklace back then. Today it can be worn many ways long or short. Pictures below show two
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold lorgnette/watch/longuard chain
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 60 inch Long Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
accessories, often originally lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Lorgnette With 26" Chain. These lorgnette glasses are incised with scrolls and such along
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

French Antique Gold Filigree Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
, often lorgnette or muff chains. Combining them with modern fashion brings endless possibilities to mind
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Antique 1880s French Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Lorgnette and Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a rare, Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum lorgnette, with a single Old European Cut diamond
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vanity Items

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Platinum

Antique 14 Karat Gold Lorgnette and Long Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collectable and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

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14k Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Lorgnette on Diamond White Gold Chain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
). The lorgnette is 3" x 1-5/8", the chain is 23" long. The chain is detachable, you can put any other
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

A Golden World in an Aesthetic Lorgnette and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
. The long slide chain accompanies the lorgnette. American c. 1895 Excellent Condition
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian More Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond & Platinum Lorgnette on a Chain
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and diamond chain via beautiful enhancer. As a pendant, lorgnette measures slightly over 2 1/4
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Necklaces

French Diamond and Platinum Lorgnette
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Circa 1890 Chain: 30" length Lorgnette: 6" length (open); 4" length (closed)
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Blue and Gold Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch on a Lorgnette Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Art Deco 14K Gold Blue Enamel Swiss Pocket Watch & Lorgnette Necklace Chain. The watch is in
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Victorian Swiss Diamond, Pearl, and Guilloché Enamel Watch Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
decorative lorgnette style chain. The double-sided watch pendant is adorned with an incredible clam shell
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lorgnette Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning diamond lorgnette chain from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This elegant platinum piece is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Rare Art Deco Diamond Platinum Lorgnette and Lariat
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Lorgnette & Chain .55 CTW. The piece is in excellent
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Jade Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Jade Pendant on ornate wirework lorgnette chain. Natural jade is hand carved and pierced
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Art Deco Jade Pendant
Art Deco Jade Pendant
H 3.6 in L 17 in
Art Deco 14K Lorgnette with Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lorgnette is done in 14K gold and it is lovely. These pieces are great to wear when you are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Tri-Fold Lorgnette with a Long White Gold Chain
Located in New York, NY
chain only. Measurements of the lorgnette with chain - 31 inches in length when worn long. Excellent
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Sapphire Diamond Platinum Lorgnette, circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Cartier Lorgnette with matching chain, the lorgnette measures 3 inch in length, is set
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Vintage 1920s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1980s CHANEL Lorgnette & Chain
By Chanel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Chanel lorgnette & chain. Authentic signed gilt metal chain & bezel set crystal.
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Very Fine Platinum Art Deco Diamond Lorgnette and Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Width Closed-1 inch Chain length- 27 inches Chain Drop from center diamond to lorgnette- 1-3/4 inches
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Victorian guard chain from the late 19th Century made up of beautiful, faceted
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

CARTIER Art Deco Diamond Lorgnettes and Diamond Chain
Located in Chicago, IL
Cartier New York Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Lorgnettes with matching platinum and diamond chain
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American More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

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By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 9k Yellow Gold Albert Chain Necklace Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Antique Victorian 14K Gold Belcher Tassel Chain Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Exceptionally Long Antique 18K Gold Mano Sautoir Slide Chain Necklace Circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Tassel Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Georgian gold chain with turquoise set clasp, English, circa 1780.
Located in London, GB
Georgian gold chain with turquoise set clasp. A yellow gold chain composed of circular links, each with a raised ornate dot and stripe pattern, to a secure barrel shape push clasp, s...
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Antique 1780s Chain Necklaces

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Turquoise, Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Chain Necklace - 49 Inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Lariat Chain Necklace - 49 Inches. This beautiful Victorian lariat chain necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold. The chain features a long...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Rope Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Rare & Unusual Intertwined Bead Style Pocket Watch Chain - 14K Yellow gold chain ,measuring 12 inches with fob chain. Pre-owned with custom box.
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20th Century Pocket Watches

Antique Victorian Pocket Watch Chain with Rubies and Tassels
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian pocket watch chain set with rubies, a T-bar, and tassels pendant - a striking piece of jewelry from the Victorian era, this chain is typically dating from the mi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace - 32 Inches
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Intricate Link Chain Necklace - 32 Inches. This gorgeous necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The chain has a beautiful chain link desi...
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Antique 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 9ct rose gold antique Albert chain is in immaculate condition for a piece of this age, and these chains are increasingly rare. Each link is meticulously stamped with ...
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Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces

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Victorian 18ct Gold Albert Chain, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
This rare Albert chain, dates to the 1900s and features gently graduating links of solid 18 carat yellow gold. Its rarity stems from the unusual use of 18 carat gold, the majority of...
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

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Lorgnette Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lorgnette chain you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect lorgnette chain may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. A lorgnette chain from Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A lorgnette chain of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 7, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for an old european cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and round cut alternatives. When shopping for a lorgnette chain, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Lorgnette Chain?

The price for a lorgnette chain starts at $495 and tops out at $19,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,500.

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